How waste pickers are fighting for recognition in the UN global plastics treaty

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By Erin X. WongNov 16, 2023, 4:30 am220 pts
A little over a decade ago, Luyanda Hlatshwayo lived a double life. During the day, he woke early, donned a balaclava, and went through bins on the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa. He learned which types of materials could and could not be recycled, as he sifted through PET bottles, styrofoam, and…

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